mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 479 Is it okay for the old man to give you the island

Zhao Chuanxin's mouth twitched: "15? What is 15 good for scientific research? I'm not old Morgan. I searched for it. 150 million is just for nothing. I'm willing to spend 1500 million if I can get results."

Nikola Tesla was not a saint after all, his heart skipped a beat when he heard the words: "Is this true?"

Over the years, Nikola Tesla has gone too far in Mercury retrograde.

He felt that if he couldn't find an investor again, he would have no hope of turning around in this life.

Zhao Chuanxin's ugly words are at the beginning: "The money invested is not equal to your money. The investment is all used in scientific research. Your salary is calculated separately."

After hearing that he likes to gamble, Zhao Chuanxin must emphasize this point.

"How is the salary calculated?"

Zhao Chuanxin hesitated for a moment.

How much is Nikola Tesla worth?

Needless to say, a lot of money.

He pondered: "Do you want a fixed salary, or a result-only approach?"

Nikola Tesla took investments before, and it wasn't such a hassle.

Just give the money and it's over.

Food, clothing, housing, transportation and R&D all come from here.

For example, the money given to him by JP Morgan was like this, which led to him owed money to the old Morgan instead.

He tapped his lips: "What do you say?"

"Fixed salary, I will give you 1000 US dollars per month. The result-only theory is a commission, and the result is calculated as money. If you invent two things in a month, it may be 10 times or 20 times the fixed salary."

Nikola Tesla's eyes lit up instantly.

If he starts his own company, he may not even have this benefit.

No matter which one you choose, it seems to be profitable.

"That's it? No other requirements?"

"What do you want?" Zhao Chuanxin put his hands on his waist: "I can hire you until the day you die. But from now on, the signature belongs to you, and the patent belongs to me."

"This……"

Patent fees are also very valuable.

In case something great is developed, it can be eaten for a lifetime, just like Edison's incandescent lamp.

Seeing his hesitation, Zhao Chuanxin sneered: "Not only that, some things cannot even be patented, maybe they can only be used by me, or used in a small range, and you won't even get a reputation."

Nikola Tesla is 51 years old.

Although he doesn't think much about his old age career, Zhao Chuanxin's proposal is really tempting.

If Zhao Chuanxin is really willing to hire him until the day he dies, at least he will have no worries about food and clothing.

Nikola Tesla asked: "Is there a third alternative?"

Zhao Chuanxin gritted his teeth: "The basic salary is 300 US dollars, and there is a commission for the result order, and the commission is converted to 50%."

"I choose the third one."

Both of them seemed a bit sloppy, Zhao Chuanxin always felt that there was something shortcoming, he said: "I will go back to the East in a few days, will you follow me, or stay here?"

"Where are you going?"

"China, the Gobi Desert."

When Zhao Chuanxin was very early, he had an idea that he thought was unrealistic.

Because there will be wars in the country sooner or later, he needs a secret base, a place where important supplies can be stored, and the birds don't shit.

When he heard that he was going to invent in the desert, Nikola Tesla frowned tightly: "I have always had an idea to draw energy from nature, change the environment and seasons, and create life in the infinite..."

"Stop it, you chose that place only because the land is vast and sparsely populated, and it won't be affected by war within 30 to [-] years. What creates life in the infinite, the farther and farther you go."

Many people think that Nikola Tesla is like a clown from a circus because of his words, just like now.

Although Zhao Chuanxin knew that he was talented, he couldn't let him mess around.

Nikola Tesla was displeased: "I don't finish my sentence, don't interrupt. I want a place with thunderstorms like the mountains of Colorado, not a cloudless desert. Marconi has completed Transatlantic radio transmission, and my invention is wider. The ionosphere in the atmosphere is full of electric charges, and I want to get this electric energy worldwide, convert it, and send it wirelessly to every corner of the world. "

Zhao Chuanxin had a toothache.

This sounds so unreliable, can it be researched until the day he dies?

He said: "Nicolas, do you know that I have been very aware of time since I was a child, for example, I know that when I urinate, I can't go against the wind, otherwise I will be blown all over my face."

Obviously, the persuasion of the "Nan Hua Jing" made Nikola Tesla very confused.

"What does this have to do with radio?"

"What I mean is, if you forcefully practice a lofty dream with no foundation, you will probably get pissed on your face. Shall we come a little bit?"

If the Gobi Desert doesn't work, then the outside of the customs will also fail.

There is Tsarist Russia coveting, and little Japan coveting at any time, and there will be a big war waiting for Zhao Chuanxin 30 years later.

If one is not good, the things developed will be owned by the enemy.

Knowing the history, but still stepping on this thunder, Zhao Chuanxin will not make such a mistake.

The satellite launch base of later generations is located in the Gobi Desert, so it is possible that these factors do not exist.

Zhao Chuanxin felt that he couldn't think of a solution for a while, and said: "I still have six days, can you wipe your butt with gauze, and show me a hand during this time?"

If this old man is really hired, it would be inappropriate to keep him in the United States, and there is nowhere to put him when he is brought back. Zhao Chuanxin still thinks that he should check his quality first.

In case a person is too old to be useful, just don't bother.

Nikola Tesla didn't flinch, he pointed to the Thor's Hammer that Zhao Chuanxin took back: "Then you have to give this to me."

Zhao Chuanxin subconsciously covered his wrist.

Even his apprentice, he is only willing to give a lantern, let alone an outsider.

Seeing this, Nikola Tesla said displeasedly: "You want the horse to run, but you don't want to feed the horse? I need it. I think I can convert it into a remote control device."

modification?

Zhao Chuanxin's grip tightened.

Last time, the weirdo took the Azure Phantom armor for modification and sent back a semi-finished smart gyroscope.

Fortunately, by mistake, the cooperation between the smart gyroscope and Zhao Chuanxin is stronger than before.

But the question is, what if it becomes weaker?

Nikola Tesla was anxious: "I said, I will make good use of it. Even if it doesn't work, at least I can restore it, I promise!"

Zhao Chuanxin couldn't get off the tiger.

He gritted his teeth: "Where do you live?"

"I live in a tower over there called Wardenclyffe Tower, the one that JP Morgan paid for."

Zhao Chuanxin suddenly said: "It turns out that the lightning over Long Island at night was caused by you!"

He handed Thor's Hammer to Nikola Tesla and warned him: "Before you do it, you must read the nearest newspaper first, figure out what the three words Zhao Chuanxin represent, and think twice. OK."

Not only that, Zhao Chuanxin will also send people to squat near Wardenclyffe Tower to prevent the old boy from running away with his Thor's Hammer.

Taking Thor's Hammer, Nikola Tesla happily held it in his hand, and said perfunctorily, "Well, I will, let's go."

Zhao Chuanxin bit his lips: "Before I leave, let me say it again, if you mess up Thor's Hammer, I will have a bad temper. You'd better weigh the consequences."

"Stupid people worry about gains and losses! Cowardly people like threats!"

"Hmph, and talkative people usually die very quickly, especially in the past few days. I don't believe in reading newspapers."

One old and one young exchanged a few words at Maimang before they dispersed.

Zhao Chuanxin returned to Lower Manhattan at the fastest speed.

……

Lawson Trust Company.

Jesse Livermore had a special client today - Rebecca Levi.

"Ms. Levi, do you want to handle personal trust business?" Jesse Livermore was not very familiar with her, and he heard Thomas W. Lawson say that she had an unclear relationship with the boss, so he spoke very politely .

Rebecca Levi lowered her head slightly and nodded: "Well, I want to invest in a trust, can I?"

Originally, Jesse Livermore didn't care about such trivial matters.

But when Rebecca Levi came to him by name, he couldn't save face.

"Okay. Ms. Levy, may I ask your opinion?"

"You can just call me Rebecca." Rebecca Levi hesitated for a while before she said firmly: "I want to save a sum of money and travel to the East."

"what?"

Jesse Livermore is stunned by Rebecca Levi's courage.

A woman actually wants to travel to the East?
In this day and age, that takes a lot of courage.

Rebecca Levi's temperament seems weak, but she is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, and she is very stubborn.

Her ideas are very righteous and she admits to death.

Once you make up your mind, the nine cows can't be pulled back.

Jesse Livermore said, "Rebecca, the trust investment is all right, and I can guarantee on my boss's reputation that I will not lose money. But why do you have the idea of ​​​​traveling to the East?"

He is really curious.

What's so good about the East? It's backward and feudal, and it's incomparable to the fancy world of Europe and America.

Rebecca Levi shook her head and said nothing.

Then withdrew her money and gave it to Jesse Livermore.

Jesse Livermore is very sensitive to money, and a rough estimate shows that this is almost all her belongings.

He was taken aback: "All trust investment?"

"Hmm." Rebecca Levi responded in a low voice, "How long does it take to make a profit?"

Jesse Livermore pondered for a while: "What I said, don't spread it. Now, the stock market Dow Jones index has fallen by 40 points from the peak at the beginning of the year. In the middle of next year, the boss speculates that it will rise by at least 15 points , reaching at least 30 points by the end of the year. If it reaches the peak by the end of 1910, at least it will return to its peak. Of course, investment does not look at the average value. We operate and estimate that your investment will at least double in the middle of next year. But don’t say this Spread the word, and if it is not achieved, customers will come to make trouble."

Rebecca Levi didn't know anything about it, she bit her lip: "If I invest in it every month or every week, how much money can I make in the middle of next year?"

"What is your monthly profit?"

These are the questions a qualified advisor to a trust company should ask.

"The business is very good now, and the company allows special projects to be added. I can earn about US$80 to US$90 a week. After the initial fee to be paid in installments, there is still US$50 to US$60 left." Rebecca Levi said this , couldn't help laughing happily.

Jesse Livermore suggested: "But you still have to live, and living has costs, so take that out."

"Um...that's $45 to $55 a week."

Jesse Livermore sighed silently in his heart. This woman can survive on five dollars a week, and his mistress, five dollars is not enough for her to spend a day.

He scratched a few times on the paper: "My rough estimate, if you take it out after half a year, it will be at least 3.5 times your initial investment principal, at least these."

Rebecca Levi didn't expect so many, her hands were under the table, and she clenched the hem of her windbreaker.

This money is enough to support her travel.

At this time, she suddenly heard screams like slaughtering pigs coming from the next door.

Jesse Livermore looked at the open office door and frowned.

He coughed: "Don't be afraid, this is just normal business."

As soon as the words fell, I heard a voice from outside the door: "Sign, I will sign, Zhao Chuanxin, who has suffered a thousand knives, can't the old man give you the island?"

Rebecca Levy: "…"

(End of this chapter)